Halloween a far away memory today Nov 3, 2008
Since early October, pumpkins have been appearing on doorstops up and down the river. Recently they have morphed into hideous Jack O'Lanterns with glowing yellow eyes of every shape. (Miramichi Leader)
Safe at home Oct 12, 2008
We have one-piece doorstops that eliminate that. Nancy Reilly is surprised. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Personal Tech Oct 3, 2008
" I am using vista Home Premium and IE7. I have to use IE7 because of the web site (Washington State site so it figures they would be biased to Microsoft). I have a pdf in the browser, hit print, switch to Wordpad to paste the url from the browser page into a doc and many times the browser/print spooler steal the focus -- aggravating to put it politely. I did a search and found this link ( http://www.nordichardware.com/news,1644.html ). Our of curiosity I made the registry change to my personal... (Washington Post -- Technology)
Microsoft Tries to Polish Vista Jul 23, 2008
I should be depressed about this, considering the many thousands of dollars I ve burnt on what are doorstops, but strangely, I m relieved the bully that is Bill Gates creation is finally dead. Posted by Alan Avante. (New York Times)
Casting digital ballots Jun 11, 2008
With the advent of computers, typewriters became expensive doorstops. Vinyl LP records are nearly obsolete. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Europe on the cheap Jun 7, 2008
DAVID LINLEY DOORSTOPS. LONDON, England. (Globe and Mail)
Wheat Bags for Warmth and Comfort Apr 8, 2008
Use them to protect your table from hot casserole dishes, overstuff them to use as doorstops or draught-preventers, or make several small wheatie bags to teach your children throwing and catching skills. After prolonged use, you may notice your wheatie bag starting to give off a slightly 'cooked' smell. (Suite101.com)
A Backup Disk Drive with Remote Access Apr 4, 2008
They can hold more than four times as much data as their slimmer cousins, but are better suited as doorstops than anything you'd consider carrying around. How It Works. (BusinessWeek)
No cable, no problem – until next year Feb 29, 2008
Those old TVs will become rather large doorstops after the transition date, if new tuners aren't bought for them, Mr. Yigit said. The winners such as it is will be cable and satellite companies as well as sellers of new TVs and converter boxes. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Does White Pages search Feb 5, 2008
Sensis service is pretty bad, the sites are worse, but the waste of paper by printing those books which get used for doorstops or left out of the front of apartment blocks is a joke, why not make it optional for people to use the book. people will still use the site and you will helping the environment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Closer watch on special ed Jan 11, 2008
This way of thinking would drastically reduce the amount of time, money, and effort that is expended on kids who make better doorstops than they do human beings. No one wants to admit this, of course. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
They don't call it Big Easy for nothing! Jan 3, 2008
just look at history(they got books around the campus somewhere I m sure,check all the doorstops) and you see a long list of people who were called idiots, cowards, lunatics, heretics, etc. by most of the people of their time, and now those same freaks are outstanding legends praised for intelligence, bravery, reasoning, foresight,etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A season for primary colours Dec 28, 2007
Unlike the staged doorstops and carefully screened street walks that now characterise Australian political leaders' interactions with the public, American presidential hopefuls are expected to answer questions from anyone who turns up at a town meeting, or a meet and greet in someone's house. But there is a downside. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Fruitcake: Love it or leave it Dec 20, 2007
Whether eaten or used as doorstops, fruitcake is a big holiday business. Just one popular fruitcake company alone sells about one and a half million of them each year. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Made in Vermont: Fruitcakes from the Kingdom Dec 15, 2007
As beloved as they are dreaded, fruitcakes have a reputation as making better doorstops than desserts. Perron wants to change that. (WCAX.com, VT)
Catch the spirit with a timely holiday tale Dec 9, 2007
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Lukacs: Trophy tales Dec 8, 2007
Presumably, unlike Aunt Gussie, the world-renowned research institution has other more practical -- not to mention less historically significant -- doorstops. John D. Lukacs is the creative and historical consultant to "College GameDay.". (ESPN -- College Football News)
Fed up with growth, couple auctioning off homestead Nov 15, 2007
Hundreds of antique and heirloom juice reamers, glassware, household items, farm and house tools, anvils, guns, iron doorstops, furniture, earthen crocks and large porcelain signs fill their 42 acres that include a two-story home and seven barns. But, today and Friday, the entire estate -- collections, equipment and property -- goes on the auction block. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Who Do You Support in Moose Jaw North? Nov 5, 2007
After talking to people on their doorstops in the riding of Moose Jaw North, Saskatchewan Party candidate Warren Michelson believes he has a good chance of winning. "The residents of Moose Jaw have repeatedly told me at the door that it's time for change. It's time for new ideas and new leadership to create better jobs, quality health programs, more opportunities for our youth and to keep our communities safe". (Discover Moose Jaw)
What age too old to trick-or-treat? Nov 1, 2007
Lodi High School junior Troy Wailly, however, will be showing up on doorstops wearing a salt shaker costume. "People love it," Wailly said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Gulf Coast Friends plan annual arts and crafts fair for November Oct 15, 2007
Some of the artists/crafters are: Fran Sansing, jewelry; Nell Servold, prints; Joanie Bolton, Red Hat products; Sharon Combee, pillows; Joyce Spencer, baby caps; Kay Broughton, pins/earrings, Jan and Mike Smith, photos; Pam Johnson, glass ry; Margaret O'Dell, chain jewelry; Rachel Commer, calendars/prints; Marie Miclo, jewelry; Sue Edler, linen novelties; Diane Hall, aprons and more; Marilyn Lazear, jewelry; Dottie Gooch, beads and necklaces; Helene Star, purses and pillows; Sheila Garland,... (Pensacola News Journal)
Zany retailer refines the art of lollygagging Sep 26, 2007
A small sample of the Vienses' wild wares include toast stamps, stick-on mustaches (perfect for the upcoming Great Gatsby party), rubber doorstops shaped like high-heeled shoes, bracelets made of recycled bicycle chains, witty cards, single-serving microwaveable cakes, squirt guns, plenty of neat magnets, children's games, magnetic poetry and a section of the store devoted entirely to Christmas paraphernalia. The list goes on, but a visit is really the only way to see it all. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Treasured position Sep 1, 2007
The frequency of press conferences, doorstops and media interviews done by Costello has increased significantly during his tenure as Treasurer. In 1998 he published 71 media transcripts on his website compared with 185 last year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The CIA, George Tenet and the Path to 9/11 Aug 27, 2007
Under normal circumstances the release of the 2005 report from the Office of the Inspector General concerning the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 would have been just another bureaucratic report with little or no coverage in the media and would either be used by bureaucrats to improve their departments or as doorstops. There was a similar report done in August of 2001 by the same office on the CIA s counterterrorism efforts. (Human Events Online)
Building A Greener Grid Aug 24, 2007
But there's also good news: In an industry where yesterday's servers are tomorrow's doorstops, that data center power-crunch could potentially be outpaced by innovation. Moore's Law, which states that computing power doubles every two years, also applies roughly to server efficiency, says David Douglas, Sun Microsystem's vice president of eco-responsibility. (Forbes -- Technology)
Temporary partition wall can be put up easily, removed without a trace Aug 10, 2007
Regular interior doors have all sorts of air gaps between the door and the doorstops on the jambs. Be careful about hanging cabinets on the temporary walls. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Treasure hunt Jul 15, 2007
Doorstops, chalkware and wood toys honoring everyone's best friend. How much will I pay. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Pottery, quirky purses among top collectibles Jun 29, 2007
Folk art dogs: As doorstops, chalkware and wood toys, they honor everyone's best friend. Dog collectibles are available from 25 for a chalkware figurine to thousands of dollars for cast-iron statues, says dealer Rick Ege. (North County Times)
Dive into 'Body Surfing' Apr 26, 2007
Although Mrs. Edwards gives the impression of having inhabited the cottage for decades, perhaps even generations (already there are family rituals, oft-repeated memories, old canning jars full of sea glass used as doorstops), they have owned the house only since 1997. Before then, Mr. Edwards confided, they simply rented other cottages nearby. (USA Today -- Life)
When it comes to kids, many dangers lurk in your home Apr 6, 2007
- Use one-piece doorstops. Stops with a removable rubber tip on the end pose a choking hazard. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
She stirred the pots at JM for 36 years--and stayed connected to the people of Fredericksburg, Jan 18, 2007
She makes doorstops from bricks from the former school, torn down a year ago ... She's sold 15 doorstops for $5 apiece. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
more » Jan 18, 2007
Crab cakes with remoulade sauce were demure and light and luscious, and not at all reminiscent of the 5-pound crabby doorstops that some restaurateurs think diners want. (We don't, by the way: Just make them really tasty. (CTNow.com)
